5 Ways To Fight Wrinkles...With Roses?

The latest in younger-looking skin is coming up roses. That's because rose hip and rose oils contain high levels of vitamin A, which increase skin-cell turnover and reduce wrinkles, and vitamin C, which helps even skin tone. "The molecules in rose oils are small, so they pass into the skin easily, delivering the active ingredients where it matters: the dermis," says Susan Stuart, MD, a board-certified dermatologist and founder of La Jolla Dermatology in La Jolla, California.

Bonus: in aromatheraphy, rose oils are used to evoke sensuality and passion, meaning your rose products just may add a little extra spring to your step.

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If you haven't added a face oil to your anti-aging regimen, this blend of superstar oils will convert you. A combination of rose hip, argan, and evening primrose oils protects your skin from free-radical damage and imparts serious moisture that lasts all day without a greasy finish.

Rose otto and rose hip oils are part of the 15 organic oils and extracts that make up this serum. Apply a couple drops to your face and neck morning and night for a hydrating hit of antioxidants, omega-3, 6, and 9 fatty acids, skin-repairing polypeptides, and ceramides (oils that help maintain your skin's barrier and fight moisture loss).

"The most effective form of rose oil is in moisturizing products that leave your skin instantly glowing without feeling overly oily," says Dr. Stuart. This moisturizing collection combines Lancôme’s Ultimate Eye Balm-Elixer, formulated with up to two million cells from the brand’s signature anti-aging rose, with a weekly eye mask to plump, firm, and brighten the delicate under-eye area.

It’s all in the hips—rose hip seed oil, that is. The oil, squeezed from the fruit or “hips” of the rose bush, is rich in omega-6 fatty acids, which work to nourish and repair the delicate skin on your lips. Raw shea butter and beeswax round out the mega moisturizers in this balm. Dab on for a subtle rosy tint that keeps chapped lips at bay.

"Rose water toners help rejuvenate the skin as a natural toner and astringent," says Dr. Stuart. Clairvoyant Beauty Hydrating Rosewater Toner is chock-full of Bulgarian Rose, a rose variation that's naturally rich in vitamin B3, which aids in collagen regeneration. Even the most sensitive skin will notice more hydrated, smoother skin without irritation, thanks to a base of gentle aloe leaf juice and plenty of rose distillate.

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